TennesseeCAN Action Fund Announces Endorsements in the 2026 Tennessee Primary Elections
July 16, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TennesseeCAN Action Fund announced its endorsements for the 2026 Tennessee Primary Election, supporting a strong slate of candidates committed to expanding access to high-quality educational opportunities, improving student achievement, and advancing accountability and transparency throughout Tennessee’s education system.

“Our endorsements reflect one simple principle: we believe every student deserves a K-12 education that prepares them for lifelong success after graduation,” said Jordan Long, Advocacy Director for TennesseeCAN Action Fund. “These candidates have demonstrated a commitment to putting students first by supporting policies that expand access to high-quality educational opportunities, encourage innovation, and hold our education system accountable for delivering results.”

Primary election day is August 6, 2026. Early voting runs July 17 through August 1, 2026.

 

Tennessee Senate

  • Adam Lowe (R-Calhoun), District 3
  • Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City), District 5
  • Bo Watson (R-Hixson), District 11
  • Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro), District 13
  • Paul Bailey (R-Sparta), District 15
  • Mark Pody (R-Lebanon), District 17
  • Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield), District 23
  • Ed Jackson (R-Jackson), District 25
  • Jack Johnson (R-Franklin), District 27
  • Brent Taylor (R-Memphis), District 31

Tennessee House of Representatives

  • John Crawford (R-Bristol/Kingsport), District 1
  • Timothy Hill (R-Blountville), District 3
  • Tim Hicks (R-Gray), District 6
  • Jordan Henderson (R-Maryville), District 8
  • Rick Eldridge (R-Morristown), District 10
  • Kenny Cody (R-Cosby), District 11
  • Robert Stevens (R-Smyrna), District 13
  • Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville), District 14
  • Michele Carringer (R-Knoxville), District 16
  • Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville), District 17
  • Elaine Davis (R-Knoxville), District 18
  • Dave Wright (R-Corryton), District 19
  • Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville), District 25
  • Greg Martin (R-Hixson), District 26
  • Greg Vital (R-Harrison), District 29
  • Esther Helton-Haynes (R-East Ridge), District 30
  • Andy Swafford (R-Cold Springs), District 31
  • Tim Rudd (R-Murfreesboro), District 34
  • William Slater (R-Gallatin), District 35
  • Dennis Powers (R-Jacksboro), District 36
  • Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro), District 37
  • Iris Rudder (R-Winchester), District 39
  • Michael Hale (R-Smithville), District 40
  • Ed Butler (R-Rickman), District 41
  • Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville), District 42
  • William Lamberth (R-Portland), District 44
  • Brian Stewart (R-Hendersonville), District 45
  • Clark Boyd (R-Lebanon), District 46
  • Bryan Terry (R-Murfreesboro), District 48
  • Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna), District 49
  • Susan Lynn (R-Mount Juliet), District 57
  • Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood), District 61
  • Pat Marsh (R-Shelbyville), District 62
  • Jake McCalmon (R-Franklin), District 63
  • Scott Cepicky (R-Culleoka), District 64
  • Lee Reeves (R-Franklin), District 65
  • Sabi “Doc” Kumar (R-Springfield), District 66
  • Aron Maberry (R-Clarksville), District 68
  • Clay Doggett (R-Pulaski), District 70
  • Kip Capley (R-Summertown), District 71
  • Chris Todd (R-Jackson), District 73
  • Jay Reedy (R-Erin), District 74
  • Michael Lankford (R-Clarksville), District 75
  • Rusty Grills (R-Newbern), District 77
  • Perry Keenan (R-Pleasant View), District 78
  • Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon), District 79
  • Mark White (R-Memphis), District 83
  • Justin Lafferty (R-Knoxville), District 89
  • Ron Gant (R-Rossville), District 94
  • Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville), District 95
  • John Gillespie (R-Memphis), District 97
  • Tom Leatherwood (R-Arlington), District 99
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